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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riley Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Starr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Derrick Starr enters the cage!
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255 lbs
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234 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Riley Grimm! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derrick Starr! The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Grimm shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Starr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Grimm throws a big right hand that misses. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grimm's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Grimm with a flurry of punches that miss. Grimm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Starr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grimm. Grimm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Grimm lands a couple of decent looking shots. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Grimm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Grimm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Grimm has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Grimm loads up on a big left hand. Starr felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Grimm looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Starr can't hide his disappointment, as Grimm celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riley Grimm! Riley Grimm made sure to mention his sponsor, Blood Bank ($10) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry McDaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus Grundi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angus Grundi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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217 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terry McDaniels! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Angus Grundi! The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McDaniels throws a series of punches but Grundi moves out of range. Grundi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McDaniels to the ground. Grundi is now in McDaniels's guard. Grundi with a flurry of punches that miss. Grundi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. McDaniels could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Grundi stops McDaniels from standing up. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Grundi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grundi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. McDaniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Grundi throws a big right hand that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Grundi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Grundi prevents McDaniels from getting back to his feet. Grundi throws a big elbow that misses. Grundi drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Grundi seems to have locked his on tight now - McDaniels screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Grundi, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Angus Grundi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Myles O Donnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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186 cm
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191 lbs
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188 cm
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Myles O Donnell! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyson Pain! The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! O Donnell scores with a shot to the body.
O Donnell lands a nice shot that snaps Pain's head back.
Pain misses with a takedown attempt - O Donnell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. O Donnell lands an overhand right. Pain doesn't succeed with the takedown enabling O Donnell to counter with a crisp jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! O Donnell digs a good hook to Pain's body.
Pain tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Pain looks winded! O Donnell connects with the punch. Pain gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! O Donnell gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Myles O Donnell!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Borg Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bjorn Borg Jr! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Swanson! The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Borg Jr lands with a straight right. Swanson didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Jim Swanson has been cut. Swanson moves out of range as Borg Jr strikes. Borg Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Borg Jr batters Swanson with a massive right followed by a huge left! Swanson is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Borg Jr lands a final crushing right hand to drop Swanson to the mat with a gruesome thud! Borg Jr is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bjorn Borg Jr! A less than humble Bjorn Borg Jr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Meldrick Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Tomatoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Meldrick Taylor! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Tomatoes! The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Taylor looks to land a combination. Tomatoes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Tomatoes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taylor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Taylor lands a nice shot to the body.
Tomatoes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taylor sprawls well. Taylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tomatoes gets slowly back to his feet. Taylor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taylor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Johnny Tomatoes has been cut. Taylor throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Tomatoes stumbling backwards into the cage! Tomatoes bounces back off the cage towards Taylor, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Taylor lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Taylor celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Meldrick Taylor! Meldrick Taylor really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Blood Bank ($10) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kraken Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Corke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 cm
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kraken Carter! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alan Corke! The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A momentary lapse in concentration from Carter enables Corke to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Carter manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Carter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Corke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Corke stopping the sweep attempt from Carter. Carter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Corke looking to pass the guard. Carter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Corke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Carter is breathing heavily. Carter keeping moving, preventing Corke from controlling successfully. Corke drops back looking for a leg! Carter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carter manages to kick Corke off! Corke jumps back into Carter's guard. Corke trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Corke throwing strikes from guard but Carter blocks nicely. Corke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Carter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Corke defends it easily. Carter is looking for a triangle but Corke pushes his legs off easily.
Corke chips away with some ground and pound. Corke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Corke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carter works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Corke chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Corke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Carter trying to keep a closed guard but Corke is proving a slippery customer.
Corke stopping the sweep attempt from Carter. Corke trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Corke wants to pass the guard but Carter is keeping the position. Carter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Corke chips away with some ground and pound. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Corke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carter's head. Corke passes easily into side control. Nice work. Carter wants to control but Corke postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Carter is not content to let Corke control the position. Corke lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Carter down.
Corke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Corke working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Corke tries for a kimura but Carter is defending well. Carter is looking for a sweep. Corke remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Corke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Corke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Carter wants to get back to his feet. Corke wants to control but Carter is keeping him busy. Corke landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Carter is not content to let Corke control the position. Carter avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Corke. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Carter tries to escape but Corke is in control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Corke dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Corke closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Carter tries to get back to half guard but can't. Carter throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Corke throws a nice looking combination but Carter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Carter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kraken Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Corke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carter.
Nice straight punches there by Corke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Corke. Corke shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Carter's guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Corke trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Corke is looking to work some ground and pound but Carter has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Corke stands and throws Carter's legs to the side, diving into side control. Corke cracks Carter with an elbow. That is naaassty. Carter tries to get back to half guard but can't. Alan Corke has got the better of the ground game so far. Corke in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Corke moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Corke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Carter regains half guard. Corke scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Corke with the ground and pound but Carter uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Corke sitting in guard here, content to control. Corke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Carter keeping moving, preventing Corke from controlling successfully. Carter is looking for a triangle but Corke pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Carter keeping full guard, as Corke tries to pass. Corke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Corke trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom. Corke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Corke stands up over Carter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Corke slips nicely into half guard. Carter wants to improve his position but Corke is controlling well.
Carter is refusing to be controlled, as Corke sits in half guard. Corke is nestled in close to Carter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Corke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Corke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Carter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Corke pulls his head out easily. Carter wants to improve his position but Corke is controlling well.
Corke stops Carter from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Corke slips a nice elbow through Carter's hands, connecting with Carter's forehead. Corke wants to control but Carter is keeping him busy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Corke missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Corke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Corke in particular looking to stall. Corke working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. This has been an exciting period of action! Corke looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Corke is thwarting Carter's attempts to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Corke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Carter throws an overhand right that lands on Corke's shoulder, as Corke tries to avoid the shot. Carter doesn't manage to clinch there - Corke circles away.
Carter misses with a combination
and Corke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Carter is refusing to be controlled, as Corke sits in half guard. Corke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Corke wants to control but Carter is keeping him busy. Carter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Corke. Corke prevents Carter from improving his position. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Corke wants to control but Carter is keeping him busy. Corke wants to work for an arm triangle but Carter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Corke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carter has managed to free his arm - good work. Carter is trying to stand back up but Corke is controlling him
Carter pushes Corke off and gets back to his feet. Corke lands a jab. Corke throws a right hand that Carter ducks under and follows up with a left that Carter also avoids with ease. Carter walks into a left hand. Corke gets the takedown into side control. Corke lands a decent elbow from side control. The referee asks Corke politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Corke prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Carter is trying to get back to half guard. Carter is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Corke asserts his dominance and retains side control. Corke works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Corke creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Carter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Corke remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Carter wants to get back to his feet but Corke drags him back down. Corke looks up at the clock and then as Carter takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Corke smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Corke has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Corke working the head with strikes. Corke goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Carter rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Corke's guard! Nice work there by Carter! Carter slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Corke wants to control but Carter is keeping busy and won't allow it. Corke wants to sweep but Carter has passed to side control! Corke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Corke tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Carter presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Corke is looking to improve his position but Carter isn't that keen on the idea. Kraken Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Carter landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A nice elbow there by Carter. Carter wants to stand but Corke is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Corke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alan Corke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Carter tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. Corke is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Carter manages to capitalize on a mistake by Corke to take his back! Carter looking for the choke from the back. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Corke breaks Carter's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Carter wants to stand up but Corke is controlling him. Corke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Corke has managed to get both his arms back between Carter's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Alan Corke. Well Corke has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30 Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Corke!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Anderton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Haws (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haws comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Turnaround kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luiz Anderton! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Haws! The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Anderton swinging wildly here.
Haws misses with the combination.
Anderton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Haws moves into the clinch. Haws putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Anderton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Haws putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Anderton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Haws scores with a shot to the side of Anderton's head.
It looks like Luiz Anderton has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A knee to the head by Haws.
Haws lands a knee to the body.
Anderton is breathing heavily. Haws unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anderton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Haws unloads a knee to the mid-section. Haws with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Haws crunches a lovely knee into Anderton's ribcage. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Haws obliges. Nice elbow from Haws. Haws with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haws creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anderton's defenses. Haws lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Luiz Anderton's cut is getting worse. Knees in the clinch landing for Haws.
Haws is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. A hook to the body from Haws.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Haws scores with an uppercut up the middle. Haws stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Haws connects with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Haws using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Haws with a knee to the head.
Haws unloads a knee to the mid-section. Haws unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anderton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Haws lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Haws unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anderton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Haws scores with a hook to the body. Haws just leaning against Anderton, taking a breather. Anderton is trying to stall.
Haws lands an elbow inside. Haws lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Haws connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anderton's face.
Anderton is rocked!
Luiz Anderton's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Haws has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Anderton - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Haws, and another! Anderton is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jon Haws! Jon Haws is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zbigniew Ciosek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Zbigniew Ciosek has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Zbigniew Ciosek! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jerry Miller! The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Miller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ciosek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it. Ciosek putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miller in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Ciosek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it. Ciosek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now. Ciosek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Ciosek missing with knees to the body.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Ciosek.
Miller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Miller manages to end up in side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Miller trying to control the position but Ciosek is working away. Ciosek avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Miller. Miller has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. This has been an exciting period of action! Miller has his takedown stuffed and Ciosek counters with a one-two to the body. Ciosek lands a jab. Ciosek leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Miller wants to clinch up but Ciosek keeps it at a distance. A momentary lapse in concentration from Ciosek enables Miller to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ciosek manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Miller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ciosek's head. Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Ciosek wants to stand and escape but Miller is having none of it. Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ciosek is keeping the position for now. Ciosek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Miller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Ciosek looking for a sweep. Not yet Ciosek, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Miller won't allow Ciosek to get back to his feet. Ciosek will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Ciosek is breathing heavily. Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Ciosek is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Miller looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ciosek is working an open guard so Miller takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Ciosek keeps the fight on the outside. Miller closes the distance and clinches. Miller is trying to pull guard but Ciosek has him pressed against the cage. Zbigniew Ciosek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Miller. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ciosek obliges. Miller wants a takedown but no success here.
Miller takes a knee to the side of the body. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ciosek obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ciosek utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Ciosek using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ciosek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ciosek tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body. Knees to the body from Ciosek.
Ciosek lands a knee to the body.
Ciosek unloads a knee to the mid-section. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ciosek is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Ciosek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Miller lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Ciosek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Ciosek connects with a knee to the head.
Miller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Miller manages to end up in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ciosek gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Ciosek pushes Miller off looking to stand but Miller dives back in and keeps control.
Ciosek on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Miller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Ciosek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground. Ciosek manages to escape and get back to his feet! Miller tries for a takedown but Ciosek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Ciosek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ciosek wants it to stay on the feet. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Miller closes the distance but Ciosek moves to the side and Ciosek counters with a one-two to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zbigniew Ciosek dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ciosek clinches up against the cage. Miller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ciosek obliges. Zbigniew Ciosek has scored more points in the clinch so far. Ciosek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Ciosek breaks the clinch.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Ciosek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller. Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Ciosek, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Ciosek against the cage but Ciosek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Zbigniew Ciosek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Miller. Miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ciosek's waist but Ciosek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miller off to one side. Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ciosek can pounce on him.
Miller is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ciosek displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. The fight moves into the clinch position. Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Ciosek.
Miller jumps into guard, dragging Ciosek to the mat.
Ciosek gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Zbigniew Ciosek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Miller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ciosek slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat. Miller walks into a left hand. Ciosek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Miller dives in and grabs Ciosek's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ciosek pushes down on Miller's head and hops out. Miller keeps the fight on the outside. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ciosek but Ciosek pushes him off and we're back to square one. Ciosek feints a jab promting Miller to slip. Ciosek then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Miller slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Ciosek with a body punch. A glancing blow. Ciosek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ciosek scores with a nice body kick.
Ciosek jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jerry Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Miller shoots and misses letting Ciosek counter with a right hand. A momentary lapse in concentration from Ciosek enables Miller to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ciosek manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Miller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ciosek is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Ciosek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Ciosek is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ciosek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ciosek wants to get back to his feet but Miller is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Ciosek trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Miller distracts Ciosek with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ciosek is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Ciosek manages to break the clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ciosek enables Miller to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ciosek manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Miller works over Ciosek with some ground and pound from guard. Ciosek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
Miller looking for a guillotine here but Ciosek defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zbigniew Ciosek dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action!
Donk. Ciosek catches Miller right on the button with a cross. Miller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ciosek sprawls well. Ciosek wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miller gets slowly back to his feet. Ciosek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller. Ciosek is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ciosek as he avoids it easily. Zbigniew Ciosek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Miller. Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Ciosek lands a front kick. Ciosek has closed the distance and engaged Miller in a clinch.
Miller jumps guard but Ciosek stands there with Miller around his waist. Miller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ciosek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ciosek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Miller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ciosek tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body. Ciosek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action! Miller takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Ciosek.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Ciosek.
Ciosek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Miller has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ciosek is trying to keep an underhook but Miller manages to get the takedown into half guard. Miller prevents Ciosek from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Miller there. Ciosek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller. Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Ciosek wants to get back to his feet.
Miller is figuring out what he wants to do next. Ciosek keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Miller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ciosek is just riding it out for now. Miller eventually gives up the hold. Ciosek wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Miller is looking for a kimura here.
Ciosek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miller's back! Ciosek missing with strikes from the back. Miller breaks Ciosek's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss. Ciosek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
Miller is trying to control the position but Ciosek postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ciosek gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Ciosek lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside. Miller shoots in for a takedown but Ciosek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Ciosek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Ciosek unloads a knee to the mid-section. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Ciosek landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Miller takes a knee to the side of the body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ciosek landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Miller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ciosek prevents it.
Ciosek landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zbigniew Ciosek clearly takes that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ciosek's waist but Ciosek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miller off to one side. Miller is looking to clinch. Miller keeps the fight on the outside. Ciosek closes the distance and lands a one-two. Miller shoots in looking for a takedown but Ciosek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Ciosek is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Ciosek, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Ciosek against the cage but Ciosek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Zbigniew Ciosek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Miller. Miller has a takedown stuffed. Ciosek thumps Miller with a low kick. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Miller takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ciosek scores with a hook. Miller steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ciosek. That one must have hurt. Ciosek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miller. Ciosek throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Miller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miller there as he acknowledges the shot. Miller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Ciosek gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ciosek scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ciosek.
Ciosek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ciosek throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease. Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ciosek misses with the combination.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ciosek pinned against the cage. Ciosek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ciosek darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Ciosek lands a two punch combo.
Donk. Ciosek catches Miller right on the button with a cross. Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ciosek as he avoids it easily. Miller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Miller gets tackled into the cage by Ciosek. Ciosek maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Miller is looking to take this one to the mat. Miller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ciosek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Ciosek.
Ciosek lands a good knee to the midsection. Miller won't want to take too many of those. This has been an exciting period of action! Ciosek breaks the clinch.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ciosek scores with a jab. Miller acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Zbigniew Ciosek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ciosek pushes Miller off and gets back to his feet. Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Ciosek which made him look bad. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zbigniew Ciosek had his way with Jerry Miller in that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Ciosek connects with a solid leg kick. Miller darts in trying to clinch and Ciosek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Ciosek tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ciosek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Ciosek lands with a straight right. Miller didn't see that one coming. Miller is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Ciosek.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ciosek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Ciosek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miller's calf. Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ciosek avoids it really well and circles away. Zbigniew Ciosek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Miller. A lazy left from Ciosek finds it's target. Miller shoots in for a takedown but Ciosek shows good takedown defense. Zbigniew Ciosek is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Miller shoots in but no luck this time. Ciosek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Miller has his takedown stuffed enabling Ciosek to counter with a crisp jab. Ciosek lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ciosek clobbers Miller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Miller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Miller tries to clinch up. Ciosek leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ciosek scores with a decent looking hook. Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Nice body kick from Ciosek. A left lands for Ciosek. Zbigniew Ciosek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ciosek throws a front kick that sends Miller stumbling back into the cage. Ciosek cracks the inside of Miller's front leg. Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Nice body punch from Ciosek. Ciosek lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ciosek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ciosek leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Ciosek scores with a nice right hand.
Ciosek lands a jab to the head.
Ciosek lands with a cross. Jerry Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ciosek jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Miller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ciosek works over Miller's head and body with a nice combination. This has been an exciting period of action! Miller throws a series of punches but Ciosek avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight! Zbigniew Ciosek showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ciosek, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 50:45 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:45 Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zbigniew Ciosek! Zbigniew Ciosek retains his super heavyweight title! During a confident post fight interview, Zbigniew Ciosek thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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